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Unread 11/28/2012, 12:30 PM   #1
darkiss
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Salifert Calcium Test Reading

If I had to use the full 1ml of the final solution, does that mean I have ZERO Calcium?


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Unread 11/28/2012, 12:38 PM   #2
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Not possible. You'll want to test again. If you are still having problems with the test kit after several failed tests contact Salifert and they will help you figure it out.


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Unread 11/28/2012, 12:38 PM   #3
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wait I think I am reading the test kit backwards, I now believe I should use the numbers that are left in order to determine what number to use on the chart, and math should not be evolved in the process.


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Unread 11/28/2012, 12:48 PM   #4
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Correct, if you use all the regent your calcium would be at 500ppm (which is higher than recommended).


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Unread 11/28/2012, 02:16 PM   #5
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if u used full 1ml its at 500 and u can go again and see how much more it uses. example if u use 1ml and 0.2ml more after the first one then ur at 520ish or whatever the chart says.


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